West Prong of the Little Pigeon River through the trees. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
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When Betsy and I visited Smoky Mountains National Park in October, we drove up Newfound Gap Road from Gatlinburg into North Carolina. In the area of Chimney Tops the road follows the West Prong of Little Pigeon River. Since we were stopping to admire the autumn colors, we could also catch glimpses of the river through the trees.
Autumn Color along Little Pigeon River, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
The river is neither very deep nor very wide along this stretch of road, but it is pretty as it tumbles over and around the boulders in the stream. This is especially true when the trees are beginning to turn.
West Prong Little Pigeon River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
At some places the trees were far enough apart that we could catch a good glimpse of the water as it rushed down the mountain.
Senior Moments 
November 15, 2011 at 4:12 am |
I used to love wading in that icy cold water!
November 15, 2011 at 4:16 am |
Very pretty, George! Enjoy your day.
November 15, 2011 at 4:18 am |
How wonderful fall photos! I love them.
Sorry not being visiting on Your blog for long time. We were on travel in Egypt making nice Nile cruise and visiting old temples there. We arrived late yesterday and now we try to start to spend our daily routines.
November 15, 2011 at 8:16 am |
this is the kind of stream i like the most. one i can wade in or hop HA HA on the hop part, from rock to rock. make that step from rock to rock. or is that stone or pebble.
November 15, 2011 at 8:22 am |
The fall colours and a little brook,what could be prettier?
November 15, 2011 at 9:34 am |
Just beautiful! One of my favorite places!!
November 15, 2011 at 10:34 am |
Oh gosh – the autumn colours are divine!
November 15, 2011 at 10:37 am |
Beautiful shots of the place. Very nice autumn colors.
November 15, 2011 at 10:57 am |
I love the creeks and small rivers in the fall. Nice pictures. MB
November 15, 2011 at 11:14 am |
What a gorgeous place, George, and I love your captures of the water! I can almost here it rushing along! And such lovely autumn colors! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Sylvia
November 15, 2011 at 1:05 pm |
That’s a wild river! I’m thinking it would be nice to stick your feet in, if you could get to it over the rocks.
November 15, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
That is a very pretty river…would be lovely to have a little cabin right next to it!!!
November 15, 2011 at 5:58 pm |
Those are beautiful. I’m always gazing when I drive and there is water along the road. It’s a wonder that I stay on the road. 🙂
November 15, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
Such a beautiful area. Lived in Asheville for 18 years and spent much time there. Love your photos….they bring back happy memories. genie
November 16, 2011 at 3:44 am |
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November 16, 2011 at 5:55 am |
I love me a rocky river! Just as well – they’re as common as dirt downunder in OZ! So nice to see some autumn (fall?) as we move towards summer here!!
November 17, 2011 at 9:11 am |
We have fished, eaten picnic meals, and waded in these falls many times. This is not too far from our family mountain home…and right on the route to our old home in TN.
There’s something about waterfalls….it soothes the soul. Almost as much as the undulating waves of the ocean (my FAVORITE place!).
November 22, 2011 at 5:46 am |
Oh my what a beautiful spot.. I can picture RJ fly fishing while I snapped to my hearts content.
Sorry George, I got carried away.. that’s the effect your gorgeous photo has on an ole daydreamer like me.
be well n happy, Pam